"The finish was exquisite, as was the move that preceded it: Mikel Merino flicking the ball superbly for defender Myles Lewis-Skelly to square a pass for Nwaneri, who rolled a first-time finish neatly past Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele and into the far corner. That 57th-minute intervention turned an even contest in the home side's favor. By the time substitute Bukayo Saka added a second with 14 minutes remaining, Arsenal's place in the quarterfinals and a home tie with Crystal Palace was secure."
"It is never easy for a youngster who is suddenly thrust into prominence to return to the periphery, especially when they take their opportunity as well as Nwaneri did last season. With Saka out injured, Nwaneri suddenly found himself called upon to deputize for the team's most consistent threat, starting eight out of 11 games from February to April as Saka recovered from a hamstring problem. He produced a level that later earned him a lucrative new five-year contract, but what followed was a beefing up of Arsenal's squad that left him facing unprecedented competition for places."
Ethan Nwaneri, 18, scored the opening goal in Arsenal's 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Brighton, converting a first-time finish after Mikel Merino's flick and Myles Lewis-Skelly's pass. The 57th-minute goal shifted momentum to Arsenal, and Bukayo Saka added a late second to seal progression and a home quarterfinal against Crystal Palace. Nwaneri broke through last season and deputised for an injured Saka, starting eight of 11 matches while Saka recovered. That form earned Nwaneri a five-year contract, but new signings Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze have intensified competition for attacking roles.
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